The singer insisted that Junior, 13, and Princess, 11, are spending tucking into mince pies with him and wife Emily, even though ex-wife Katie previously claimed they would having a Christmas cracker at her Sussex mansion.

After Peter and Katie split in 2009 they have taken it turns to celebrate the big day with their two children, reports the Mirror.

But, speaking to Now magazine, Peter confirmed that the whole family would be enjoying the festivities at his pad.

He said: "There are kids everywhere and we do all the traditional stuff. The mince pies and carrots are left out the night before, then the kids wake up in the morning with stockings at the end of their beds.